Ask the Expert "Get as much "hands on" experience as you can. (lab work, coop, summer jobs, etc.)" Name: Jody Hall Title: Senior Project Engineer Employer: General Motors Corporation NAO Manufacturing Center Education: 1994 - PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan 1988 - MSE in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Michigan 1984 - BSE in Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, University of Michigan Best Preparation: My education at The University of Michigan undergraduate curriculum, espcially the lab courses. Getting First Job: Met a GM executive at a banquet where I was asked to attend and represent the student body as I was the president of the engineering student council. His staff later called me for an interview. Previous ExpertNext Expert A Day in the Life of Jody Hall... 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Arrive at work, open mail, plan day, attend meetings (1-2 hours a day) 9:00 AM Meetings 10:00 AM Meetings 11:00 AM Lunch (30-45 minutes, usually in building with co-workers) 12:00 Noon Project work, one-on-one meetings. 1:00 PM Project work, one-on-one meetings. 2:00 PM Project work, one-on-one meetings. 3:00 PM Project work, one-on-one meetings. 4:00 PM Leave the office at 4:45PM. 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Evening It¹s not as boring as it looks!